Freya Parr
Journalist at Freelance
Deputy Editor at National Trust Magazine
Deputy Editor, @NationalTrust Magazine. Freelance writer/editor/digi wizard. Mainly found up hills or in sea. Based in Bristol/Outer Hebrides. Views own.
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1 week ago |
countryfile.com | Freya Parr
We have never been more plugged into our fitness, with Fitbits, Garmins, Apple Watches and Oura rings bedecking practically every wrist and finger in the country. Even if we haven’t actively sought out the data, the phones in our pockets are tracking our every step. We’re endlessly told we should be walking 10,000 steps a day – but is there any science to this number? And what are the alternatives?
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discoverwildlife.com | Freya Parr
There’s a long-told story that we eat eight spiders a year in our sleep – and this belief has become so ingrained in popular culture that we now hold it as fact. But is there any truth to this story? This tale, experts reassure us, is entirely untrue. Not only do we not eat an average of eight spiders a year – we probably eat none.
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countryfile.com | Freya Parr
Off the coast of Guernsey in the Channel Islands is the stunning car-free island of Sark – but just 80 metres from Sark is another island, which has drawn much intrigue and speculation over the last few decades, since it was bought by the Barclay brothers. The 74-acre private island location was perfect for these privacy-loving British billionaires.
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countryfile.com | Freya Parr
Covering 13.1 miles of hills, valleys, and everything in between, these half marathons are not for the faint-hearted. But the best part? You don’t need to qualify to take part – just show up, dig deep, and embrace the challenge. Whether you’re chasing a new kind of personal best or just aiming to finish with your legs (and dignity) intact, these races offer stunning routes, serious elevation – and the satisfaction of conquering some of the UK’s most demanding routes.
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discoverwildlife.com | Freya Parr
Most sea reptiles return to the land to give birth, but the prehistoric ophthalmosaurus gave birth to live young, which frees the adults from the need to leave water. The BBC brought this to life in its 1999 series Walking with Dinosaurs, which takes us back hundreds of millions of years to show us the harsh reality of ophthalmosaurus births. A single female ophthalmosaurus had between two and five pups.
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Awful news and likely a sign of what’s to come for many more. With the relentless influx of new housing, venues like @MotionBristol and Marble Factory will be forced out. @beardedjourno @bristol247 https://t.co/p4W6ftrepi
The @nationaltrust Magazine team has been shortlisted for two @PPA_Live Awards! Cover of the Year, for our original illustration by the Japanese artist Takumasa Ono, which we animated in digital, and Digital Product for the launch of our pioneering interactive digital magazine. https://t.co/Lg8DBmo8WK
Most excellent to hear about dance music coming to the towns of the Highlands of Islands, rather than everyone having to migrate down to major cities for a sprinkling of club culture. Thanks to @AliceAustin3 for highlighting it! https://t.co/WLPiwAFwCW
